Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest?

Is your gut making you sick?

Scientists have linked a type of gut bacteria to autoimmune diseases like lupus. Research in the journal Science Translational Medicine reveals that harmful bacteria found in the microbiome can travel out of the gut and into surrounding tissues. But it’s not all bad news. The scientists believe this finding brings them one step closer to understanding what triggers and drives these diseases.

Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others?

Grocery store shelves are packed with different brands of water all promoting various advantages – from alkaline to electrolyte beverages. However scientists say there’s really no benefit of drinking one over the other. Roger fielding, a professor of biochemical and molecular nutrition, says the enhanced waters have no added metabolic benefit compared to regular water.

Does vibrant food make us eat more?

Artificial dyes are in nearly everything we eat. They make products look pretty and more appealing to consumers. While they have no nutritional value, some people can have adverse reactions to certain dyes. Additionally, some have been linked to cancer in mouse studies. If you want to avoid color additives, read the ingredient label on the product’s packaging.

If you’re sick of hangovers, we may have a solution.

Hangovers can often be chalked up to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and toxic byproducts caused by your liver breaking down the alcohol. Aside from quitting drinking altogether, you can prevent the worst symptoms by staying hydrated, eating prior to consuming cocktails, and sticking to clear alcohols.

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